About
Integrated Family Support (IFSS) is a voluntary service focused on building the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and families by providing support and resources to build family strengths, resilience and capacity. The service provides early intervention for children and families at risk by supporting the family to identify, resolve and address issues affecting their parenting. Therefore, decreasing the likelihood of escalation into the Child Safety Service.
Who we assist
Integrated Family Support Service assists families at risk of Child Safety intervention. This may be due to issues with parenting, D&A, mental health, DV, disability, financial are more.
Eligibility criteria
Families with parent(s)/ guardians and children under the age of 18 years old that may require support in parenting and linking to other service supports to increase family relationships. To be eligible for the Integrated Family Support Service, families must be referred through the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line.
Referral process
Referrals are made through the Strong Families Safe Kids Advice and Referral Line on 1800 000 123. These can be self-referrals or referrals from service providers, friends and families with the client's consent. Referrals are allocated once per week via the IFSS allocation meeting with alliance partners.